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According to BLM spokesman, Josh Olsen, crews have created dozer lines of protection to several homes that are located near the Soldier Mountain Golf Course and several area ranches.

ORIGINAL STORY: Fairfield, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) Lightning is to blame for two fires that started Wednesday evening in the Fairfield area.

First, the McCan Fire was reported at 5:48 p.m. about 5 miles NW of Fairfield. According to BLM spokesman Josh Olsen, the fire has amassed 3,000 acres and is threatening structures at Soldier Mountain Resort.